Advent Books

The BEST book of Christmas Carols, for both adults and children. The verses are clearly printed, easy to read. The music is included. The accompanying stories and pictures are delightful. We have one for each child!

I bought this book 7 years ago when my son was in preschool. We have used it every advent and Christmas since, especially when caroling with our church. The pictures are along the same line as the other Real Mother Goose books, and the words and music, including several verses to each song are included. i plan on ordering more copies, since the one we have is falling apart, and each child would like their own copy to use and keep.

Red Boot's for Christmas is amazing book, that tells the true meaning of Christmas. It is very easy for children to understand and get the true meaning of what is going on.
It is about a poor woman who pleades with a shoe maker to make her grandaughter a pair of shoes for Christmas because she has none. The shoe maker refuses to do it, then changes his mind because of events that occur through out the book. The book also has beautiful illustrations in it , that keep you fixed on the pages

This beautifully illustrated children's book tells the tale of a cobbler waiting for a very special Christmas present. It has all the aspects of a great children's story--a poor little girl with no shoes who lives with her poor Grandmother, a rich Mayor and his spoiled daughter, a picturesque village filled with loving people, and a disgruntled cobbler angry at everybody's happiness. This book is espically good at telling the wonderful story of Christmas and Christ's birth. This book is a great reinforcement of the ideas found in the movie.

Plenty of books are written about Christmas holiday reindeer but what about their secret lives? From how the elves groom reindeer to Blitzen's allergy to raisins and special names for each reindeer, kids will appreciate this fun survey year-round.

We all know about Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Some of us can even name all of Santa's reindeer. But what do we really know about them? "Reindeer" answers all of the questions you didn't even realize you wanted to ask about the enchanting animals that pull Santa's sleigh. Where were they born? What is their scientific name? Where do they sleep? And, what do they do during the summers? This humorous book answers all of these questions and more.

R.M. Cuthbert lets her imagination run wild and shares all sorts of anecdotes about the reindeer. One Christmas, Santa's sleigh was star-struck and a celestial crossing guard had to be appointed. Another time, a reindeer coat emergency and the goose strike required a call to the Inventions Center Hotline. And Rudolph's problem with flower pollen and snout polish brought the space elves to the rescue to create a new polish from coconuts.

These wild events are enhanced by colorful, clever illustrations that add more to the story if you look closely. For example, the geese on strike standing outside the Claus Cotton Cottage are holding signs that say "No Heat No Down", "Waddle Out For Heat", and "GUFFAW: Geese United for Flowing Adequate Warmth".

"Reindeer" is a fun book and a wonderful addition to the old Christmas classics at reading time. It is appropriate as a book to be read to younger children, as well as for juveniles who can read the book themselves and enjoy the witty illustrations. It is a closer look at the animals that bring Christmas to kids all around the world. And as the author says, "Remember to leave a reindeer milk bucket on your driveway". And don't forget to leave some reindeer food without raisins for Blitzen. You would be surprised what his raisin allergy could cause!

If you want to read a great yarn, don't buy this book. If you want simple and very practical ways to celebrate the greatest season of the year, this is just for you. Doug Dauntless' book focuses on working out Christmas in real life with your family. I was so excited about this beautiful little book, we bought ten and kept them near the front door to give out as gifts (especially for those who had unexpectedly dropped by with presents for our family). We went through them like hotcakes, but I refused to give up the last copy.

Today the restless waters of the culture constantly wash against us, creating a storm all around us. In his book, Reviving the True Meaning of Christmas, Doug Dauntless has given us reason to find peace in the midst of the storm. His book is intensely practical with 101 `keys' to unlock Christmas's real meaning and helps us find realistic ways to point the way to Christmas's true significance. As a former Pastor on staff of two churches, I can attest to the value of his book--I wish I had a copy to give every one of my congregants, to be "a shining light on a hill" to borrow one of President Reagan's favorite phrases. Dauntless helps us in a wonderful, yet pragmatic way to return to the center of what Christmas is all about.

I heartily recommend this book to everyone! My only regrets are that I didn't read it sooner and that Christmas is come and gone. I can't wait until next Christmas to share it with my friends and those who I meet. The next book you read should be Reviving the True Meaning of Christmas. It'll be a journey you're glad you traveled on!

Having been touched by a previous story by Mr. Figueredo, I recently added this one to my collection.

This story underlines the challenges that a lot of cuban children experienced during and after the cuban revolution. Politics aside, it emphasizes world experiences through a child's eyes.

For children, all that is experienced is an adventure. It wasn't until I became an adult that I realized the elements of danger that I went through growing up in a country going through political turmoil.

Great story, beautifully illustrated by Pablo Torrecilla. The illustrations reminded me so much of the memories I have of my land of birth. Don't miss sharing this information with your children.

Reading Mr. Figueredo's book was a delight! All through the book I felt as if I was there with him experiencing everything he went through as he and his family traveled to Santiago. I even had to feel my chin after he received his bunelo from his abuela. I was sure it was going to be sticky from the dripping honey! I don't have any children but this was a delightful book to read and I highly recommend it. I bought this book for my mom and she said she felt the same way..."I felt I was there." I am a proud owner of 3 of Mr. Figueredo's books and a giver of them to my family as gifts.

This book is a wonderful story and the illustrations were absolutely beautiful! The artist really captured the feeling of the story. I highly for young and old!

Most people only know the well-loved story of Rudolph either through the Johnny Marks song or the popular 1964 TV special. However, not many people know that Rudolph was created by a Montgomery Wards employee named Robert May, who also wrote two sequels to the original story. Surprisingly, this sequel, Rudolph Shines Again, was the only other Rudolph story published during his lifetime, apart from the posthumous sequel, Rudolph's Second Christmas. But this episode in the Rudolph story goes the furthest in allowing us to see Rudolph examine his character thoroughly and discover who he really is as a reindeer.

This Rudolph story tugs at the heartstrings more than the previous two books at the beginning, because of how Rudolph feels for his sufferings amongst his reindeer companions who are so fed up with how Santa Claus always finds favour with him and not with them. Luckily, this heart-tugging does not go overboard because we learn that even though Rudolph loses his nose, he remembers that he has forgotten himself in thinking selfishly about it. It is there that we see a bit more character development in him and the story picks up its momentum of its own. Rudolph's willingness to find the two lost rabbits shows the heart he has for others, with shades of his adventures in the Second Christmas episode, and his selfless spirit of charity, and he still retains his inimitable character even when he realises he has regained his nose and does not need to elate over it with his emotions. The story is written with the same rhyming couplets that made the original Rudolph story so fresh, with many ingenous rhyming twists and felicitous touches in the story-telling, and with the resolution this finds at the end of all the three stories, this makes the perfect conclusion to the three Rudolph stories of Robert L. May.

In conclusion, I feel prepared to say that this Rudolph story is as good as the other two, but does more in character development by allowing us readers to follow how Rudolph examines his real character while allowing his heart to glow as brightly as before. My one wish now is that it would be perfect and great if the three Robert May Rudolph stories were published in one book as a continuous Rudolph saga, and that reading the three individual episodes in this story will allow everyone to guide their sleighs to greater self-worth and self-esteem in a soul-stirring story.

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and Hermey the elf are simple misfits in Santa's Christmastown. They set off together and manage to find others who also are unique individuals, e.g., Yukon Cornelius, the toys of the Island of Misfit Toys, and the Abominable Snowman ("Bumbles Bounce!"). You will see all the great characters from the classic TV program (with the exception of the Burl Ives narrating snowman). Sit back and read this little book to your favorite kids. It's a happy Christmas story of acceptance and love.

My 4 year old watched the classic Rudolph movie, and immediately wanted a book of the movie that we could read together. I am glad it was available through Amazon. She enjoyed it immensely. There wasn't an overload of words which could lose most preschoolers, and the story is true to the movie. It's a cliff-note version of course, but your little Rudolph fan will enjoy it all the same.

I purchased this product for my son who is now 25 years old. He and another son of mine had the author for their teacher while in elementary school. They remembered parts of the story of Rudy the Steam Engine and were delighted that it had been published. They can now pass on the story that one of their favorite teachers has written to their children one day.

The story of Rudy the Steam Engine is a simple but heartwarming story of an old steam engine's determination to help the children who love him.
Looking for a new book for your child to read? Need a Chrismas present? I highly reccomend this book! Christmas stories with trains never seem to get old!

This book was written with belly laughs in mind for the Christmas season. The zany illustrations fit perfectly with the great writing. Kids of all ages will be happy to find this book in their stocking!

I bought this book because my family loves the water and boating. The book is well written and fun for all ages. It's a delightful "tall tale" of Christmas on board as told by the salty first mate. I highly recommend "Sailors Night Before Chirstmas" to anyone, young or just young at heart who ever wondered, just how does Santa get to people on boats. Reading this Christmas story just might become one of our family's holiday traditions.

I was immediately drawn to this book since my sister gave me my middle name after her favorite saint, Saint Francis. The illustrations are beautiful, an important factor for those of us with young children since they will be more apt to enjoy a book with detailed pictures. The story is told by Saint Francis to the donkey to help him understand his place in the world. It provides parents a perfect opportunity to discuss how harmful pride can be and how God has given each of us a reason for living. The tale includes an explanation of the creation of the animals and why the donkey was chosen to carry Mary to Bethlehem. In the afterword, the author has also included a mini-biography of St. Francis and an annotated bibliography. A selection you must have to add to your Christmas reading traditions.

I bought this last year for my grandson. He loved it. He turned it over and looked for a gold sticker. He thought surely it had won an award. It has beautiful pictures of Assisi, and combines the story of creation with the Christmas story. I am now buying a copy for our church.